Soils School to Feature Latest Strategies in Soil Management
January 4, 2021
The 2021 Soils School, set for Feb. 17-18, will provide research and Extension updates on the advanced application of the principles of soil management.
Soybean Micronutrient Management in Southeast Nebraska: Chloride
November 11, 2020
In soybeans, chloride is needed for osmotic regulation in plant cells. Deficiency symptoms are not clearly described but may include chlorosis and wilting of leaves in soybeans. Toxicity symptoms include leaf tip scorching, premature yellowing or bronzing of leaves, and leaf loss.
Soybean Micronutrient Management in Southeast Nebraska: Boron
October 29, 2020
In soybeans, boron is needed for cell walls during cellular expansion and normal development of nitrogen-fixing root nodules. Overall, soybeans are rather insensitive to boron deficiency but very sensitive to toxicity, including scorching/necrosis on the leaf edges.
New Series on Soybean Micronutrient Management in Southeast Nebraska
October 8, 2020
We are bringing you an extended series of CropWatch articles on micronutrient fertility and plant nutrition for soybean production in southeast Nebraska.
Newly Revised NebGuide: Micronutrient Management in Nebraska
April 24, 2018
A new NebGuide, Micronutrient Management in Nebraska, addresses issues of micronutrient fertilizer use with a focus on zinc and iron; other sections include micronutrient availability in soils, plant sampling, iron chlorosis, and micronutrient toxicities.